Family Planning Policy Environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Levers of Positive Change and Prospects for Sustainability

Glob Health Sci Pract. 2015 Jun 17;3(2):163-73. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-14-00244.

Abstract

Building on expressed support from the Prime Minister to the Ministries of Health and Planning, the country's new family planning commitment grew out of: (1) recognition of the impact of family planning on maternal mortality and economic development; (2) knowledge sharing of best practices from other African countries; (3) participatory development of a national strategic plan; (4) strong collaboration between stakeholders; (5) effective advocacy by champions including country and international experts; and (6) increased donor support. The question becomes: Will the favorable policy environment translate into effective local programming?

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Demography
  • Developing Countries
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  • Family Planning Policy*
  • Family Planning Services*
  • Health Priorities*
  • Humans
  • Knowledge
  • Maternal Death / prevention & control*
  • Maternal Mortality*
  • Policy Making*